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Audi S8 recalls and problems

16 recalls and 42 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
16
Complaints
42
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1

Choose a model year

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Audi S8 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 S8100000
2025 S8100000
2024 S8100000
2023 S8200000
2022 S8300000
2021 S8810000
2020 S8400000
2018 S8100000
2017 S8200000
2016 S8360000
2015 S8460000
2014 S8560100
2013 S85130000
2009 S8120000
2008 S8150000
2007 S8130000

Most reported Audi S8 problems

Problem areaReports
Engine19
Visibility5
Power Train4
Unknown or Other4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Visibility/Wiper3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Engine and Engine Cooling2

All Audi S8 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-900Dec 19, 20252020–2026Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-201Mar 31, 20252021Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-084Feb 15, 20232022–2023Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-742Oct 5, 20222021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-178Mar 23, 20222013–2017Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-034Jan 26, 20222020–2021Tires, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-825Oct 20, 20212021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-295Apr 26, 20212020–2021SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-111Feb 24, 20212020–2021Engine and Engine Cooling, EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-397Jul 7, 20202013–2018StructureVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-057Jan 28, 20192013–2016Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-430Jun 25, 20182013–2015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-415Jun 9, 20162007–2009VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
13V-448Sep 23, 20132013–2014VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi S8?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Audi S8 has the most reports (13). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi S8 have?

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering Audi S8 model years 2007–2009, 2013–2018, 2020–2026.

What are the most common Audi S8 problems?

Owners report engine, visibility, power train problems most often.